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Administrative data

Endpoint:
relative density
Remarks:
Other density types indicated (migrated information): density
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
October 2010
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: Study performed according to relevant tests guidelines under GLP conditions

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
study report
Title:
Unnamed
Year:
2010

Materials and methods

Test guidelineopen allclose all
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 109 (Density of Liquids and Solids)
Deviations:
no
Guideline:
EU Method A.3 (Relative Density)
GLP compliance:
yes (incl. QA statement)
Type of method:
pycnometer method

Test material

Reference
Name:
Unnamed
Type:
Constituent
Type:
Constituent
Type:
Constituent
Details on test material:
Identification 1,2-Dichloropropane 75
Molecular formula C3H6Cl2
Molecular weight 112.99
CAS Number 78-87-5
Description Clear grey liquid (determined at NOTOX)
Batch RBA100720A (taken from label)
Purity CAS Number
>=65 - <= 80% 1,2-Dichloropropane 78-87-5
>= 8 - <= 20% 2,3-Dichloropropene 78-88-6
>=10 - <= 13% 1,1-Dichloropropene 563-58-6
>= 9 - <= 18% 1,3-Dichloropropene 542-75-6
>= 1 - <= 3% 3-Chloropropene 107-05-1
<= 0.3% Benzene 71-43-2
Test substance storage In refrigerator (2-8°C) protected from light
Stability under storage conditions Stable
Expiry date 23 July 2011 (allocated by NOTOX, 1 year after receipt of the test substance)

Study specific test substance information:
Test substance handling Use amber-coloured glassware or wrap container in tin-foil.

Results and discussion

Densityopen allclose all
Type:
relative density
Density:
1.13
Temp.:
20 °C
Type:
density
Density:
1.13 g/cm³
Temp.:
20 °C

Any other information on results incl. tables

The results of the tests on the determination of the density of the test substance are given in Table 5.

 

The individual measurements were obtained with an accuracy of < 0.01 g/cm3. According to the guideline, the density of the test substance is given as the mean value.

 

Table5      Density of the test substance

 

Test 1

Test 2

Mean

 

 

 

 

Mass empty pycnometer (A)

26.4880 g

26.4878 g

26.4879 g

Mass pycnometer with water (B)

36.4294 g

36.4270 g

 

 

 

 

 

Volume of the pycnometer

9.9593 cm3

9.9571 cm3

9.9582 cm3

 

 

 

 

Mass pycnometer with test substance (C)

37.7791 g

37.7938 g

 

 

 

 

 

Density

1.134 g/cm3

1.135g/cm3

1.13 g/cm3

 

 

 

 

 

 

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Conclusions:
A pycnometer was used for the determination of the density and relative density of the reaction mass containing mainly 1,2-Dichloropropane.

The density of the test substance at 20ºC was 1.13 g/cm3 (1.13  103 kg/m3). The relative density was 1.13.